Global Automotive EA&E Sales & Strategy Lead

3M; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 222,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Global Automotive Sales Senior Manager - Electrical Architectures and Electronics (EA&E) to lead the EA&E sales organization within Transportation Solutions, driving profitable growth and aligning regional execution with global priorities.

You will partner with OEMs and Tier suppliers, shape market opportunities, and drive new product introduction and pricing strategies while engaging across product management, engineering and marketing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher completed and verified prior to start.
• Ten (10) years of automotive industry experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Current, valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global EA&E sales organization with clear priorities and account strategies that deliver profitable growth across regions and market segments.
• Develop and execute the global commercial strategy for the EA&E business, translating market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and regulatory developments into focused growth priorities and actionable sales plans.
• Partner with global OEMs, Tier suppliers, regional sales teams, application engineering, product management, and technology organizations to strengthen customer engagement, shape value propositions, and accelerate specification and platform wins.
• Drive commercialization and new product introduction (NPI) by aligning target markets, customer opportunities, pricing, channel strategies, and launch execution to achieve adoption, revenue growth, and profitability objectives.
• Build a robust global opportunity pipeline and commercial operating rhythm, using market intelligence, account planning, forecasting, and performance insights to allocate resources, remove barriers, and improve sales execution.
• Shape the future of 3M’s EA&E business by identifying new markets, business models, strategic partnerships, and portfolio priorities that strengthen competitive position and create sustainable long-term growth.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

MBA

Job description

3M is seeking a Global Automotive Sales Senior Manager - Electrical Architectures and Electronics (EA&E) to lead the EA&E sales organization within Transportation Solutions, driving profitable growth and aligning regional execution with global priorities.

You will partner with OEMs and Tier suppliers, shape market opportunities, and drive new product introduction and pricing strategies while engaging across product management, engineering and marketing.